New Delhi, June 3 -- Mizoram is currently facing a severe monsoon crisis, with 598 landslides reported across the state since May 24, according to the state disaster management and rehabilitation department. Continuous heavy rainfall has caused widespread damage, displacement, and loss of life.

A total of 171 houses have been damaged, while 244 people were evacuated due to landslides and another 119 due to flooding. There are 257 areas across the state where road blockages have been reported. Graveyards in three localities were also damaged. Five lives have been lost in incidents related to the landslides.

Champhai district, which borders Myanmar, recorded the highest number of incidents at 209, followed by Serchhip with 116, Khawzawl ...